Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends

Class of 1952 Reunion

70 Years of Memories and Milestones

To mark the 70th reunion of the Class of 1952, a look back at fond memories and the myriad ways this pioneering class has made a lasting imprint on the institution. 

  • 1952 Class photo
    Where it all began. The official class photo of the Class of 1952.
  • Members of the Brandeis Class of 1952 in 2012 when they were awarded the Alumni Achievement Award
    Enduring Impact. Members of the Brandeis Class of 1952 in 2012 when they were awarded the Alumni Achievement Award. Read more.

With Honors  

Brandeis students have been devoted to academic rigor from the very beginning to the present day. 

  • Female student mixes chemicals in a science lab.
  • Students having a discussion around a table.
  • Students lined up as though they are imagining they are driving a car.
  • Two students receiving instruction on how to cut a chicken in a cooking class.
  • Group on students sitting on chairs and looking at scripts.
  • Two female students standing behind a sign that says "Registration"

Work Hard, Play Hard 

The Class of 1952 found time for fun and occasional mischief on and around campus.  

  • Ladies from the Class of 1952 have a snowball fight on campus.
  • Three male students lounging in a canoe on a pond.
  • Three female students cross-country skiing
  • Two male students riding a scooter
  • Group of female students in pajamas in a common room.
  • Group of female students in a living room decorated for the holidays.

A Pioneering Class 

A quadrant of members of the class of 1952
Play Video
Watch as members of the Class of 1952 reflect on Brandeis' beginnings. Find more interviews here.

Name That Tune 

Talented classmates made it easy to catch a musical performance or simply pull up around a piano on campus.

  • Group of male students standing in a circle and singing
  • Group of students standing around a piano as a male student plays
  • Female student plays guitar in room filled with students

Go Judges! 

The very first Brandeis Judges wasted no time establishing a thriving athletics program. 

  • Group of Brandeis women in uniform standing in a circle with field hockey sticks
  • Women standing in a line with fencing foils being taught by a male instructor.
  • Group of cheerleaders posing in formation

Social Networking — 1952 Style

The first Brandeisians loved to dance the night away, creating new traditions and lasting friendships.

  • Students in formal attire dancing at a Brandeis formal
  • Students sitting and standing in a group, in formal dress, chatting and laughing.

The First Commencement 

The Class of 1952 set the standard as the first recipients of Brandeis degrees. 

  • Male graduate shakes hands as he receives his degree.
  • Group of graduates line up in pairs to receive their diplomas
  • Female graduate shakes hands while receiving her diploma.
  • Group of male and female graduates stand in a crowd.
  • Female graduate shakes hands while receiving diploma
  • Male graduate shakes hands while receiving diploma

"The lifeblood of a university is truly in its student body."

Max J. Perlitsh ’52